Josephine Anne (Jo Anne) Miller Penn Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Josephine Anne (Jo Anne) Miller Penn wife of John G. Penn and beloved mother of Kathryn & Billy Harris, Elizabeth & Jathan Glenn, Joseph Penn & Steve Lightle, Sarah & Gordon Johnson, and grandmother to Paxton & Chloe Glenn passed away on December 21, 2019. Jo Anne was born to parents Jerry and Rose Miller on September 30, 1950 in Sherman, TX. Jo Anne is survived by her mother Rose Miller and 3 siblings and their spouses Khristine & Bill Seals, Nick & Penny Miller, and John Miller & daughter Alicia. She was preceded in death by her father Jerry Miller, grandmother Lillian Willingham, grandmother Rose Badami, grandfather Joe Badami, great aunt Tena Burriesci, and great uncles Joe & John Burriesci. Jo Anne was the middle child of four, and graduated from Richardson High School. While attending North Texas in Denton, she met the love of her life John Penn. The love birds married in 1971, and were blessed with four children. The family moved throughout the country for John’s newspaper career, and developed many friendships while living in Evansville, IN; El Paso, TX; finally settling back in Fort Worth, TX. Jo Anne worked as a federal contractor for 10 years with the Veterans Administration Clinic in Fort Worth followed by teaching at various schools within Fort Worth ISD. Throughout her life, Jo Anne was an active volunteer with many organizations, school districts, and the Catholic Dioceses. She adored and enjoyed being a grandparent to her grandchildren Paxton & Chloe and her grand-pups. Her love and support was unmatched as a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend to so many. She will be sorely missed by many, as her caring spirit touched us all. The family wishes to express appreciation to the Community Hospice team who cared for Jo Anne in her final days. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting a donation be placed in Jo Anne’s name to the organization or charity of your choice. A Mass followed by a Celebration of Life reception will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 18, 2020, at St. Francis Village Catholic Chapel, 4070 St. Francis Village Road, Crowley, Texas 76036.

Josephine Anne (Jo Anne) Miller Penn

September 30, 1950 - December 21, 2019